Somalia, Egypt commit to strengthening bilateral ties and regional security

Somalia, Egypt commit to strengthening bilateral ties and regional security

Source: Hiiraan Online, Monday January 13, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met with Dr. Badr Abdel Atty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss enhancing regional stability and deepening cooperation between the two nations.

The meeting in Cairo focused on activating the African Union’s AUSSOM mission and supporting the Somali National Army’s (SNA) efforts to combat terrorism. Both ministers praised the ongoing visit of Somalia’s Minister of Defense to Egypt, highlighting it as a positive step toward stronger collaboration. 

Dr. Abdel Atty reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and stability. He emphasized the importance of joint efforts to deepen bilateral relations and pledged continued technical assistance to bolster Somalia’s development and security initiatives. 

The two ministers agreed to enhance cooperation through the Joint Ministerial Committee and to implement key outcomes from the 2024 Egypt-Somalia-Eritrea summit. These initiatives aim to promote security and stability in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, addressing shared challenges and fostering regional integration.